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As a woman of color, I understand the stigma and generational pressure to keep mental health struggles private, and my goal is to ...
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As a woman of color, I understand the stigma and generational pressure to keep mental health struggles private, and my goal is to help you feel supported, understood, and empowered to heal openly and at your own pace.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 3 years of experience providing evidence-based, person-centered care. I work with adults and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma-related concerns, and life transitions. I partner with clients to thoughtfully integrate medication management with education and collaborative support to promote emotional stability and meaningful progress.
I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice from Clemson University. My approach is collaborative, culturally responsive, and grounded in evidence-based practice. I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, individualized treatment planning, and medication education with a focus on safety, transparency, and shared decision-making.
Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate it alone. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and respected. Together, we will develop a personalized plan to help you feel more balanced, confident, and supported as you move forward.
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I believe in the power of connecting with individuals at a deeper, meaningful level. Life can unexpectedly pose challenges, where ...
I believe in the power of connecting with individuals at a deeper, meaningful level. Life can unexpectedly pose challenges, where it can be incredibly difficult to navigate. My goal is to uplift individuals during distressing times, all while instilling hope, optimism, and resiliency.
Hello! My name is Natalie Zolnierzak, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in South Carolina. I earned my Master of Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh in 2019. My career began in a school-based milieu, providing skill-based interventions for student crisis and emotional dysregulation, then moved into specialized mental health care for suicidal adolescents in partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. Most recently, I supported individuals with End Stage Renal Disease, providing psychosocial support, advocacy, and strengths-based care for their emotional, social, and medical challenges.
In our sessions, we will explore connections between behaviors, feelings, and thoughts. I believe past experiences shape who we are through unconscious drives and early experiences. "Connecting the dots" is crucial to self-awareness and creating meaningful change. I incorporate Psychodynamic, CBT, Strengths-Based, DBT, and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy.
I admire individuals who bring their personal history, unique worldview, and own values to therapy. As your therapist, I see it as essential to embrace these aspects of you to help you on the path to change. My aim is to empower you to better understand your genuine self and to help you evolve by building healthier insight into your desires and goals.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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My go-to approach for treating anxiety is cognitive behavioral therapy. I find the most benefit in CBT because it addresses the root of people's anxieties/fears and engages the client in challenging these thoughts to develop a more positive mindset.
I teach the following tools in anxiety therapy:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in anxiety therapy when they are able to catch and reframe their own negative thinking patterns.
Clients can supplement their time in anxiety therapy with journaling and practicing mindfulness.
To prepare for your first anxiety therapy session, you can jot down a couple of the circumstances and thoughts that you find triggering.
Anxiety therapy helps people better understand and manage their anxiety. Anxiety therapists at Thriveworks in North Charleston, SC can develop a treatment plan that will help you better manage your day-to-day anxiety or your anxiety disorder.
Anxiety therapy involves talking to a therapist about symptoms, potential causes, and more. Thriveworks North Charleston therapists will then work with you to determine where your anxiety might stem from and teach you effective coping mechanisms.
One of the best ways to deal with anxiety is to learn about your own anxiety: your symptoms, what triggers it, and what coping mechanisms have been effective in the past. When you learn what your anxiety is tied to, it can help you be mindful of what’s really happening as well as prevent and mitigate symptoms by processing and working through the issue in therapy. Other strategies that have been shown to help manage anxiety are meditation, challenging anxious thoughts, exercising, and journaling.
Common symptoms of anxiety include:
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be incredibly effective in treating anxiety and anxiety disorders. Other effective techniques include exposure therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and EMDR therapy.
Anxiety therapy is conducted both in person and online, depending on the individual’s preferences and their therapist’s availability. We suggest choosing the option that best suits your needs.
On average, people can tend to attend 15 to 20 session of anxiety therapy (five or more months). However, this number is heavily dependent on the type of anxiety that’s being treated and its severity, with many choosing to attend anxiety therapy for a longer period of time to ensure its effectiveness long-term.
Yes, it is worth going to therapy for anxiety. If you are struggling with regular anxious thoughts and feelings that are affecting your day-to-day life or you suspect that you have an anxiety disorder, you should seek expert anxiety help.
If you’re experiencing anxiety symptoms, reach out to Thriveworks North Charleston, SC to book an appointment with an anxiety therapist or psychologist. We have next-day in person and online counseling appointments available. Just give us a call to schedule.
It’s okay and normal to worry from time to time. However, if your worried thoughts become excessive or hard to control, you might be experiencing clinical anxiety symptoms; including:
Are you experiencing any combination of the above symptoms on a regular basis? Are you experiencing the above anxiety symptoms right now? If you’ve answered yes, you might have an anxiety disorder. Now, remember: Millions of people all across the US and the globe deal with anxiety. You will be okay and you can find the right help! If you recognize that you’re experiencing anxiety symptoms, consider reaching out to an anxiety expert at Thriveworks North Charleston. We can get you all set up for your first appointment today.
The primary anxiety disorder is generalized anxiety disorder, which explains the symptoms we have been discussing. That said, there are several other anxiety disorders, which are hyper focused on more specific circumstances. If you’re experiencing anxiety related to specific events or circumstances, you might have one of the following:
If you think you might have one of the above disorders, reach out to Thriveworks North Charleston as soon as you feel comfortable. We can help you get a hold on these disorders before they harm you further.
Our anxiety therapists and psychologists at Thriveworks North Charleston, SC are ready to setup in and help you in this stressful circumstances. If you think you could benefit from a professional’s guidance and assistance, give us a call to schedule your first anxiety therapy appointment. We’re here to help when you’re ready to receive it!
Know that we have onsite as well as online counseling appointments available. You get to choose whichever options works best for you-call or book online today.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry North Charleston is located near the intersection of Lacross Road and Mall Dr, off I-26. It is near the North Charleston Coliseum and a short distance from the Charleston International Airport. The office is in a modern, multi-story glass and brick office building; enter through the main lobby to access Suite 351 on the third floor.
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